On June 1 each year, Say Something Nice Day underscores the wisdom that while people may forget specific actions, they always remember the way you made them feel. This occasion encourages uplifting everyone around you—whether they are colleagues, family, acquaintances, or even adversaries—with sincere and kind words, embodying the role of a "lifter." The resulting improvement in your own well-being becomes evident in the process, though it requires a degree of self-discipline.

Even when faced with individuals you may harbor negative beliefs about, whether justified or not, the challenge of National Say Something Nice Day is to set aside those preconceptions. The aim is not to offer superficial or insincere compliments but to genuinely find something you appreciate in each person. By exercising your mind, you can uncover positive aspects about anyone you encounter. Perhaps you admire the hairstyle of the police officer who just issued you a ticket or appreciate the management style of a co-worker who secured the promotion you coveted. By seeking the positive within yourself, you open the door for positivity to return to you in abundance.